Category Archives: small towns

There are no longer slow and busy tourist seasons for the entire State of Florida. Each of the four quarters gets about one-quarter of the tourist trade. But the visitors destinations and mode of transportation vary. Right now Southeast Florida … Continue reading →

One of the favorite pasttimes of both Florida residents and visitors is going out to a restaurant. Rather than visit the chain spots – many of which got their start inb the Sunshine State – I suggest looking for places … Continue reading →

As a historian I have a great appreciation of the story and evolution of Florida tourist attractions. Since I was a small child, my family’s annual visits to the Sunshine State brought memories of experiences at Florida attractions – some … Continue reading →

Florida is the cruise capital of the world today and the three largest cruise companies are headquartered in Southeast Florida. Even one hundred seventy years ago, taking a Florida cruise was a major part of Florida’s first tourist industry. Only … Continue reading →

Florida has 4,510 islands over ten acres, second only to Alaska, and much of Florida’s attraction and recreation relates to the relationship that Floridians have with their islands. I thought it would be interesting and perhaps useful to residents and … Continue reading →

This is the time of year in Florida when winter tourists and snowbirds are driving the highways visiting their favorite attractions and friends. If you want to add some unique and different dining experiences in your travels, here is a … Continue reading →

No area was hit harder by Hurricane Irma than the Lower Florida Keys as the Category 4-5 storm ripped across the low-lying Keys between Marathon and Key West. Potential visitors around the world saw on news reports waves of sea … Continue reading →